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B. Because when traders came to trade the Indians were all for it. They traded beaver hides, elk hides, sea shells, and so on.......... Please Rate me, and comment. It helps me to improve on my answering. Also if this helps thank me please. And if this really helps, do all plus crown me brainiest answer. Thank you, it means a lot. :D
They had their own strategies and it would be foolish to think that they didn't have thier own desires and knowledge. They were choosing the European powers which they thought would serve their cause, that is why some supported one European power and the others supported another European power. Their role was great because they knew the ground well.